Saffron Walden Town Council (SWTC) is pleased to be working in collaboration with Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure Centre (LBFLC) to increase awareness and raise charity funds for the Mayor’s charities for World Mental Health Day on Thursday 10 October 2024. The day’s events will also highlight how you can improve your mental well-being through exercise. Said a LBFLC General Manager, Alan Carter, “The Lord Butler Fitness and Leisure Centre are delighted to be working alongside Saffron Walden Town Council to help raise funds for the Mayor’s chosen charities (Mind in West Essex and Saffron Walden Citizen’s Advice) on World Mental Health Day, by running some activities throughout the day. Research has shown the important link between exercise and improving mental health – by reducing anxiety, depression, and negative mood and by improving self-esteem.”
Available to members and non-members, there is a selection of classes to attend, along with drop in rowing in the foyer. Members can book onto the classes in the normal way – and non-members can book their place by calling 01799 522777. 1Life 3 day passes are also available at reception or https://tinyurl.com/SWTC1Life .
Charity donations are welcome (cash or card accepted) for wearing pyjamas or blue to these classes; please make your donation prior to going into your chosen class. There are prizes to be won on the day, for the best dressed! – kindly donated by LBFLC.
- For morning classes; 8.50am RPM (spin class), 9.30am Body Pump, 10.30am Body Combat and 11.15am Body Balance – those attending these classes are asked to wear pyjamas!
- For evening classes;50pm Pilates, 6.10pm Zumba and 7pm Body Pump –please wear a splash of blue!
Alternatively, drop in and test your stamina on the rowing machine (no need to book) – can you row 1000m in 5 minutes? Or would like to try it for the first time – make your contribution to reaching a community goal of at least 35km during the day. You can also have a casual chat with a MIND in West Essex representative in the reception area about the work they do in the community .
Said a Mind in West Essex Chief Executive Office, Alison Wilson, “Mind in West Essex are looking forward to being at the Lord Butler Leisure Centre for World Mental Health Day. The focus this year is workplace wellbeing. 35% of Britons say they have had to take time off work due to stress over the past year. We are aiming to reflect on this number by rowing 35km during the day, so please come along and row a few metres with us and find out more about how we can all take small steps to reduce the impact of stress on our health.”
